In this book, Bailyn discusses the intense, nation-wide debate on the ratification of the constitution, stressing the continuities between that struggle over the foundations of national government and the original principles of the revolution.

"Enlarged edition." This book is NOT in large print.

Literature of revolution -- Sources and traditions -- Power and liberty: a theory of politics -- Logic of rebellion: Note on conspiracy -- Transportation: Representation and consent -- Constitution and rights -- Sovereignty -- Contagion of liberty -- Slavery -- Establishment of religion -- The democracy unleashed -- "Whether some degree of respect be not always due from inferiors to superiors -- Postscript, Fulfillment : a commentary of the constitution -- Index.